Is It Bad to Store Magazines Fully Loaded?

Is It Bad to Store Magazines Fully Loaded?

If you’ve spent any time around gun owners, you’ve probably heard the debate: Should you store your magazines fully loaded, or will it wear out the springs? Some shooters insist that leaving magazines loaded for long periods will weaken the spring, while others argue that it’s completely fine. So, what’s the real answer? Let’s settle … Read more

State AGs Oppose California Mag Ban

When the top law enforcement officers from half of the United States band together to make their voices known on an important topic, it’s kind of a big deal. Recently, attorneys general from 25 states filed an amicus brief against California’s unconstitutional law banning standard-capacity firearms magazines that are capable of holding more than 10 rounds … Read more

3 Things for Gun Owners to Do During a COVID19 Quarantine

It’s only been a few days, but are you already starting to climb the walls from being in such close proximity to family members? Are video games not your thing? Looking for something productive to do during your coronavirus quarantine? Here are three dandy gun-related ideas to keep you busy (and sane). 1) Clean and … Read more

Kydex Accessories and a GLOCK: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day

This pocket dump leads me to ask a question about what kind of real estate your EDC takes up on your belt. The pictured GLOCK 19 with a threaded barrel, GCode holster, and Black Point Kydex magazine holster belong to Felix, who says he is a contractor. The magazine holster specifically is broad and, since … Read more

Fighting Back: NRA-Backed Suit Challenging Deerfield Gun Ban Filed

This morning, in Lake County, Illinois circuit court, Guns Save Life filed a legal challenge against the newly-amended Deerfield, Illinois gun ban. With the help of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, GSL seeks to have the local ordinance overturned. As Guns Save Life’s Executive Director, I can say the NRA has proved … Read more

New From Hexmag: Reduced Capacity, Full-Size AR Magazines

Hexmag is giving a little love to shooterists in “ban states” who want to use full-size magazines while complying with capacity-limiting laws. In addition to the training and aesthetic reasons for sticking with a full-size mag body instead of a shorter version, there’s the fact that most magazine carriers and other accessories assume standard length. … Read more

Colorado Mag-Limit Repeal Has Majority Senate Support, No Chance Of Passage

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Last year, Colorado’s knee-jerk reaction to the Sandy Hook and Aurora shootings limited the state’s new magazines to a maximum capacity of fifteen rounds. This foolishness has saved exactly zero lives, but it has succeeded in costing the state several hundred highly skilled, high-wage jobs. A new bill aims to repeal that stupidity, and it has the support of a (bipartisan, thank you very much) majority of the Colorado Senate. But it has no chance of becoming law and restoring the constitutional rights of Colorado shooters . . .

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